Decadent Microwave Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

1. 2 cups oat milk
2. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3. 1/3 cup granulated sugar
4. 1/2 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
5. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6. 3 tablespoons cornstarch
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1 teaspoon natural vanilla flavor
9. 1/2 teaspoon calcium carbonate (optional, for added calcium)
10. 1/4 teaspoon potassium phosphate (optional, for stabilizing)
11. 1/4 teaspoon guar gum (optional, for thickening)
12. 1/4 teaspoon carrageenan (optional, for texture enhancement)
13. 1 drop food color (optional, for a richer appearance)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, salt, calcium carbonate, potassium phosphate, guar gum, and carrageenan until well combined.

2. Mix In Wet Ingredients
Gradually whisk in the oat milk, ensuring no lumps are present. Stir in the vegetable oil and natural vanilla flavor until fully integrated.

3. Microwave Initial Cooking
Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. PT2M
2 minutes

4. Stir and Continue Cooking
Remove from the microwave and stir the mixture vigorously. Return to the microwave and cook for another 2 minutes on high. PT2M
2 minutes

5. Final Stirring and Chocolate Addition
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate and optional food color, if using. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the pudding is smooth and glossy.

6. Thicken and Cool
If the consistency is not thickened to your liking, microwave in additional 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the desired thickness is reached. PT30S per interval

7. Chill and Serve
Allow the pudding to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving chilled. PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time

PT1H16M
1 hour 16 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate Pudding, Microwave Dessert, Oat Milk Recipe, Dairy-Free Pudding, Quick Chocolate Dessert, Homemade Chocolate Pudding, Easy Microwave Recipe, Vegan Chocolate Pudding, Guilt-Free Dessert, Indulgent Dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 950 calories

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